Airline Credit Cards

  • Who: Consumers interested in travel rewards who have a good credit score and pay their balance in full each month.
  • Why: Airline miles credit cards offer free airline rewards and other travel rewards
  • Drawbacks: Many airline credit cards may not be the best credit cards if they have annual fees and high interest rates

Editor's Pick

Citi PremierPass® Elite Card

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5 out of 5

Capital One® No Hassle MilesSM Rewards -Excellent Credit

  • 1 mile per dollar spent on purchases up to $1,000 each month
  • 2 miles per dollar above $1,000 each month
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire
  • Redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • No blackout dates and no seat restrictions
  • Fly FREE on any airline to any destination
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • 0% APR on purchases until November 2010
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
0% - Purchases Only Until November 2010 13.90% V Yes* None* Excellent

Miles by Discover® Card

  • 12,000 Bonus Miles - 1,000 Bonus Miles each month you make a purchase for your first year*.
  • Double Miles on travel and restaurant purchases. One Mile for every dollar on all other purchases
  • Flexible redemption options for travel, gift cards, or cash.
  • Double Miles through our exclusive online shopping site
  • See the online Discover credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. When you click on the “Apply Now" button, you can review the credit card terms and conditions on Discover’s website.


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
0% 6 Months 11.99% - 18.99% V Yes 3% Good

Capital One® No Hassle MilesSM Rewards - Good Credit

  • 1.25 miles for every dollar spent on purchases
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire
  • Redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • No blackout dates and no seat restrictions
  • Fly FREE on any airline to any destination
  • 0% intro APR on purchases until November 2010
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
0% - Purchases Only Until November 2010 16.90% V Yes* None* Good

Simmons First Visa Platinum Travel Rewards

  • Created for those with Good Credit and approval is based on your credit rating and application review.
  • Travel Rewards - cardholders who enroll in the program receive one point per net dollar spent
  • Choose any U.S. based airline or ticket class. No blackout dates or seating restrictions.
  • No balance transfer fee for balances transferred in response to this online offer


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
N/A N/A 9.25% V Yes No Excellent

Capital One® No Hassle MilesSM Ultra for Professionals

  • 2 miles for every dollar spent on purchases
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire
  • No blackout dates and no seat restrictions
  • Use miles for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • 0% APR on purchases until November 2010
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Concierge services—from flowers to flights, have someone else do it for you
  • Fly FREE on any airline to any destination


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
0% - Purchases Only Until November 2010 13.90% V Yes* None* Excellent

Capital One® Orbitz® Visa® - Excellent Credit

  • 3 points per dollar spent on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
  • Get 1 point per dollar on all other purchases
  • Bonus points on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
  • No limit on the points you can earn and points don't expire
  • Redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • Earn travel quickly with low redemption minimums
  • 250 point refueling bonus when you redeem points for awards
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
0% - Purchases Only Until November 2010 13.9% V Yes None Excellent

Starwood Preferred Guest(R) Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN

  • Earn 10,000 Starpoints with your first purchase
  • Earn 1 Starpoint for virtually every dollar you spend on the Card and 2 Starpoints at participating Starwood hotels and resorts
  • Redeem at participating Starwood hotels and resorts in 95 countries including Sheraton(R), Westin(R) and W Hotels(R)
  • Transfer to over 30 frequent flyer programs, most on a one-to-one basis.
  • Save 3-25% on business expenses from FedEx, Hertz(R), Hyatt Hotels and Resorts(R) and more
  • No annual fee for the first year - a savings of $45
  • Voted Best Affinity Credit Card by frequent travelers in 19th Annual Freddie Awards


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
2.90% 6 months Prime + 9.99% N/A *See Terms Good

Escape by Discover Card

  • 25,000 Bonus Miles - 1,000 Bonus Miles each month you make a purchase for your first 25 months*.
  • Unlimited Double Miles on all purchases
  • An additional 2 Miles for every $1 you spend through our exclusive online shopping site, ShopDiscover
  • Flexible redemption options for travel, gift cards, or cash
  • Enhanced travel benefits
  • See the online Discover credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. When you click on the “Apply Now" button, you can review the credit card terms and conditions on Discover’s website.


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
0% 6 Months 11.99% - 18.99% V Yes 3% Good

American Express (R) Preferred Rewards Gold Card

  • Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards(R) bonus points when you spend $500 in 3 months - redeemable for a $100 gift card!
  • The Membership Rewards(R) program - Earn 1 Membership Rewards(R) point for virtually every dollar you spend and redeem for your choice of travel, shopping, and entertainment rewards.
  • Gold Card Events - exclusive access to tickets for select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more in cities nationwide.
  • Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Good

Citi PremierPass® Elite Card

  • 20,000 bonus points after $600 in purchases made within 3 months of account opening
  • Earn 2 points for every dollar spent on everyday purchases and 1 point for all other purchases*
  • Earn 1 point for every mile you fly on any airline*


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
N/A N/A 14.24% V Yes* 3% ($5 min)* Good

Platinum Delta SkyMiles(R) Credit Card from American Express

  • Earn 20,000 bonus SkyMiles(R) (including 5,000 Medallion Qualification Miles) after first purchase and another 2,500 for adding an Additional Cardmember
  • Earn one companion Coach Class ticket each year upon renewal
  • Earn at least 1 mile for every eligible dollar spent
  • Miles never expire and there is no cap on the miles you can earn
  • Pay with Miles: Pay for all or part of your flight with miles - and put the rest on your Card
  • Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
N/A N/A 13.24% Yes *See Terms Good

Delta Reserve Credit Card

  • Annual First-Class companion certificate, which can be used for a First-Class or Coach-Class ticket!
  • Earn up to 10,000 Medallion(R) Qualification Miles (MQMs) after your first purchase
  • Built-in Miles BoostSM - earn up to 30,000 MQMs and 30,000 bonus miles
  • Complimentary Crown Room Club(R) access for you and two guests
  • Access to American Express(R) Concierge Services
  • Pay with Miles - pay for all or part of any Delta flight with your miles


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
N/A N/A 13.24% Yes *See Terms Good

Visa® Black Card

  • Limited Membership - 24-Hour Concierge Service
  • Exclusive Rewards Program
  • Luxury Gifts - Annual Fee $495


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APR Intro APR Period Regular APR Balance Transfer Transfer Fee Credit Needed
0% BT 6 billing cycles 13.24% V N/A $3-$5 minimum Good